The Nashville Predators continued their torrid pace of late, pushing their recent record to 6-1-1 with an impressive 3-0 win at San Jose tonight. Carter Hutton earned the first shutout of his NHL career, withstanding a furious push by the Sharks in the third period, while Patric Hornqvist scored twice in the first period and Roman Josi adding an insurance goal in the second. Next up, the...
With their ticket to the playoffs stamped, the Sharks are in warm up mode for what they hope will be a long run. Well that was some fun last night. It seemed in al the games against the Ducks this season, the Predators have been the better team. Yet, there were one or two brain farts that led to a quick goal against, and Anaheim was on top in the blink of an eye. It was good to see that not only did...
ANAHEIM - It took fewer than 18 minutes for the Anaheim Ducks to have a full-blown goalie controversy on their hands. After three games off to get some rest, Anaheim goalie Jonas Hiller allowed four goals on nine shots and was briefly replaced ......
The Nashville Predators ran their recent record to 5-1-1 by jumping out to an early lead on the Anaheim Ducks and holding on for a 5-2 win to launch their current road trip. Colin Wilson got things rolling with two goals in the first period, followed by scores by Mike Fisher and Patric Hornqvist. The Ducks brought it back within a two-goal gap on a couple occasions, but Nashville was able to answer...
Folks have been musing over the opportunity for Nashville to host the NHL All-Star Weekend for several years now, but today's article over at the Tennessean makes it sound like an official announcement could come soon: Convention and Visitors Corp. President and CEO Butch Spyridon said there have been ongoing discussions with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman about bringing the game to Music City. Spyridon...
The Predators get back to playing hockey against the soon-to-be Pacific division champs. *knocks on wood for Ducks fans* The Stats Nashville Predators Anaheim Ducks Record 33-32-11 23rd 50-18-8 3rd GF/Game 2.47 23rd 3.22 1st GA/Game 2.91 22nd 2.46 7th 5-on-5 Close SF/60 29.4 14th 30.6 8th 5-on-5 Close SA/60 26.8 4th 28.6 14th Fenwick Close 50.80 13th 50.10 15th 5-on-5 Close Save % .908 29th .929 10th...
Dude, I like totally can't believe we have West Coast trip this late in the season. What a total bummer. Now we have to, like, stay up late and stuff for games that don't even matter. Not cool, dudes. Not cool at all. Nashville Predators News Predators enforcer reaches out to foe he hurt in fight-The Tennessean Sportsmanship. Nashville Predators Face Teemu Selanne For Final Time-Predlines Until he...
The Admirals may have a break until Friday, but that doesn't mean there weren't any stories coming out of the team this week. There was plenty of news out of Milwaukee today, both on and off the ice. The Nashville Predators announced that they have assigned Jonathon Diaby to the Admirals, while the team signed Joe Pendenza and Kirill Gotovets to amateur try-out contracts. Diaby, a 19 year old defenseman,...
Nashville, Tenn. – The Nashville Predators announced today the hiring of Craig MacDonald as hockey director at the new Ford Ice Center in Antioch, Tenn. In his role, MacDonald will manage all hockey programs, with a focus on growing a youth ho......
No games 'til Friday, yo. I know the next games are way out west, but dang...are they taking the train or something? This might sound crazy, but how about taking some of these long breaks and using them to get rid of all the back-to-backs? Just a thought. Nashville Predators News An Open Letter to David Poile- Predlines Almost TOO fair and balanced. Oh well, there's always next year. Mark Van Guilder...
Nashville, Tenn. – Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced today that the club has reassigned forward Mark Van Guilder to Milwaukee (AHL). Van Guilder, 30 (1/17/84), made his NHL debut in Nashvi......
NASHVILLE -- The Nashville Predators received two goals from Patric Hornqvist and Craig Smith scored the shootout winner in a 4-3 victory against the Washington Capitals at Bridgestone Arena on Sunday night. Craig Smith scored on a wrist shot t......
Despite giving up leads, the Predators prevail against the Capitals in the shootout. The Predators missed a chance to play spoiler on Friday night when they got annihilated by the Dallas Stars . They had another chance tonight against the Washington Capitals. The Caps are in a four-team race for the final two Wild Card spots, and desperately needed a win against the Preds to keep those hopes comfortably...
Like many of you, I received my season ticket holder renewal package in the mail recently, and am trying to figure out what to do. The question is not whether or not I will get Preds tickets next season, because thanks to those of you who have made purchases through my Ambassadors Club link , I have over $800 in credit to start with ( thanks for your support, it's greatly appreciated ). Do I step...
Seven games left, you guys. That's it. Time sure flies when you're having fun, as they say. After tonight, you'll only have one more chance to see the Preds play a home game, so get in while you can. Oh, BTW, some of us will be hanging out at Jack's downtown around 5p with the good folks from Japers' Rink who are in town to watch the game...cruise by and say hi...or don't. It's cool. No pressure....
Nashville, Tenn. – Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced today that the club has recalled forward Mark Van Guilder from Milwaukee (AHL). The veteran of 387 career minor league games since 2008-09 ......
The Stats Washington Capitals Nashville Predators Record 34-28-12 19th 32-32-11 22nd GF/Game 2.77 13th 2.47 22nd GA/Game 2.88 22nd 2.91 24th 5-on-5 Close SF/60 28.1 23rd 29.4 17th 5-on-5 Close SA/60 31.0 23rd 27.0 4th Fenwick Close 48.20 23rd 50.50 14th 5-on-5 Close Save % .925 17th .907 28th 5-on-4 GF/60 9.3 1st 6.1 14th # of PP's/Gm 3.58 2nd 2.99 28th 4-on-5 GA/60 6.4 20th 7.0 25th # of PK's/Gm...
Nashville, Tenn. – During the month of January, Nashville Predators fans had the opportunity to participate in the Design the Mask contest presented by AT&T. Fans submitted designs for a new Pekka Rinne mask through the internet, the Design My ap......
Specs Team: Guelph Storm (OHL) Hometown: Missigauga, Ontario DOB: January 22, 1996 Height: 5'10" Weight: 170 Shoots: Left Projected: First Round Profile Although diminutive in size, Robby Fabbri has been an offensive force and a solid defensive asset for the Guelph Storm in the OHL. One of the best skaters in the draft, Fabbri uses elusiveness, hands, and a quick release to put points on the board....
Milwaukee took advantage of their opportunities last night to earn another win in the home stretch of the playoff race. Sometimes, the luck just seems to go one team's way. For the Milwaukee Admirals, it was one of those nights where the hockey gods seemed to be willing them to victory. An odd bounce off the boards and an errant last-second shot accounted for two goals in Milwaukee's 4-3 victory over...